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Chapter 1071 Covering Two Horses in One Week, Nanjing Photo Studio
Thinking of this,
Boss Chi immediately became interested.

After pulling Guo Jingyu aside, he carefully inquired about what had happened.

Boss Chi's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Old Guo, do you think there's any potential?"

When it comes to his professional field, he still values ​​the opinions of his trusted generals.

The collaboration over the past few years has been quite pleasant, and Guo Jingyu has also generated considerable profits for Perfect World.

"Mr. Chi, this is what I think."

After a moment's thought, Guo Jingyu said seriously, "The Di Renjie series was so popular back then, which shows that there is a certain foundation for this genre of period suspense and detective dramas. Since President Zhou brought up this idea, he must be optimistic about the project's prospects."

"Heroes see the same thing."

Boss Chi nodded: "I think it has great potential."

"It's just that Jiang Dong's family has too many projects to handle."

Guo Jingyu said helplessly, "I asked once, and it seems they are still in the queue. They haven't even finished the script yet. Who knows when the project will actually be launched?"

"This is not urgent."

Upon hearing this, Boss Chi laughed and said, "How about this, you help me arrange a meal with President Zhou."

Zhou Yutang had heard of Chi Yufeng.

This person was originally a top student who graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University.

Later, he went south to Shenzhen to start his own business. In an era when computers were still a luxury, he once made Hongen Computer the number one brand in Shenzhen and even the Pearl River Delta.

This was just the beginning. Subsequently, the first computer learning software in China, as well as other well-known educational software that influenced a generation, such as "Worry-Free", "Unimpeded", and "Speak English as You Like", were all created by this person, making him one of the pioneers of IT education in China.

However, what truly made him famous and propelled him into the ranks of the top billionaires was the wildly popular online game "Perfect World".

This game not only brought him immense wealth, but also propelled his company to a successful NASDAQ listing.

The company then ventured into the film and television industry, where it also achieved great success.

The movie "Sophie's Revenge," in which Zhang Ziyi and Fan Bingbing had their classic catfight, was backed by this tycoon, Mr. Chi.

His influence can be seen behind many popular TV dramas in recent years, such as "Legend of Lu Zhen", "Men's Gang" and "The Flame's Daughter".

Not to mention the currently popular fantasy drama "Ashes of Love".

Compared to giants like Governor Zhou and Wang Changtian, this person may not be well-known, but he wields considerable power, truly embodying the saying "a skilled warrior may not have a illustrious reputation."

With veteran generals like Guo Jingyu and Liu Ning under his command, his solid foundation should not be underestimated.

Zhou Yutang was also somewhat interested in the business prodigy who had always been right on the pulse of the times. Although the two had met before at some public events such as charity galas, they had only exchanged polite greetings and had not had any in-depth conversations.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, when the other party extended a dinner invitation through an intermediary, he accepted without hesitation.

The dinner was held at the Little Horse Club in Beijing.

This circle isn't very big, and Li Dagou and Boss Chi have some connections.

This was Zhou Yutang's first visit to the Little Horse Club since its renovation, and she couldn't help but take a look around.

The environment is serene and elegant; Big Dog Brother has clearly put a lot of thought into it.

As they entered the private room, guided by a beautiful young woman in a cheongsam, Chi Yufeng, Guo Jingyu, and others spontaneously stood up to greet them.

Zhou Yutang's gaze lingered on his face for two seconds.

Chi Yufeng was of medium build, dressed in a polo shirt typical of business professionals. His face was plain, except for his high brow bone and prominent nose bridge, which gave his eyes a hint of intelligence.

Zhou Yutang suddenly remembered that Boss Lei.

It's not that the two look alike, but rather their overall demeanor. When they smile, they give off a kind and honest feeling, which makes it easy for people to feel close to them.

But if you really think of him as an honest person, then you are making a big mistake.

Because honest people could never have amassed such a fortune of hundreds of billions.

"I was just talking to Lao Guo about you!"

Chi Yufeng quickly stepped forward, extended both hands to shake hands with Zhou Yutang, his posture extremely humble:

"I've wanted to meet you for a long time, but I was always afraid of disturbing your schedule. Today, my wish has finally come true. I'm truly honored."

"Mr. Chi, you're too kind."

Zhou Yutang smiled slightly, gave him a light handshake, and then let go.

Politeness was inevitable, and after everyone was seated, Chi Yufeng personally poured tea for Zhou Yutang.

His movements were skillful and fluid, the soup was bright orange-yellow and fragrant, and Zhou Yutang raised his eyebrows slightly.

"I heard Mr. Zhou likes tea, so I specially prepared some. I wonder if it suits his taste?"

"This quality of Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao is quite rare; Mr. Chi is very thoughtful."

Zhou Yutang steadily picked up the teacup, took a small sip, then put it down steadily and praised it.

Thanks to the beautiful woman in green, the Grand Commander, who originally loved drinking iced cola, is now also a semi-expert in tea ceremony.

After the tea ceremony, the banquet was prepared in advance, and the dishes were served one by one. It was not a grand feast of delicacies.

Instead, it was Jianghuai cuisine prepared by a renowned chef, clearly catering to Zhou Yutang's tastes, with meticulous attention to detail evident in the presentation.

After a few rounds of drinks, Guo Jingyu finally got to the point: "Thank you, President Zhou, for speaking up for everyone. I'd like to offer you three toasts."

As he spoke, he picked up his wine glass and downed three glasses in a row without hesitation.

"This is just a minor matter; this kind of chaos should have been rectified long ago."

"Mr. Zhou's words still carry weight."

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Chen Duling was initially not used to or fond of the dinner culture in the entertainment circle.

But it's necessary for work, and I've gradually gotten used to it.

Compared to those who would have actresses dance on the spot to entertain them at the slightest provocation, their boss seemed like a normal person.

However, the attitude of this billionaire towards his boss is somewhat intriguing.

Chen Duling was somewhat surprised, but quickly realized that the other party must have something to ask of her.

As expected, after the mutual flattery segment, Chi Yufeng changed the subject and got straight to the point.

"Mr. Zhou, to be honest, the reason I've taken the liberty of inviting you today is because of something. I heard from Lao Guo that Jiangdong is currently preparing a period drama with a suspenseful mystery theme, and I hope to have the opportunity to develop a deeper collaboration with Jiangdong Entertainment."

"There is indeed a project with such a theme in the planning stage."

Zhou Yutang said calmly, "However, Director Jiang was just saying a couple of days ago that his schedule is already very full. How about this, once the script is finalized, we can ask Director Guo to take a look first."

The grandeur of the Tang Dynasty also has many stories to tell.

More than a decade ago, the "Detective Dee" series was extremely popular, and Jiangdong Entertainment was also developing scripts for related period crime-solving films and television dramas.

"I understand, I understand. Products from Jiangdong have always been of high quality; they just need more refinement."

Chi Yufeng's mind raced slightly, and he couldn't hide his smile. "Then we'll wait for good news."

It's so easy to talk to smart people.

Governor Zhou is a man of his word; his words just now meant he didn't intend to kick the car out of the vehicle.

Now that a preliminary agreement has been reached, let's just sit back and wait for the big boss to carry us.

Boss Chi is knowledgeable and eloquent, and with Guo Jingyu present, the atmosphere at the dinner was very harmonious.

After discussing matters in the film and television industry, Chi Yufeng seemed to remember something and asked, "President Zhou, will you be attending this year's World Internet Conference?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will go there."

Zhou Yutang took a sip of tea, his tone calm.

He has deep roots in the entertainment industry, but Jiangdong also has a presence in the internet sector.

The so-called World Internet Conference, as the name suggests, is a top-level event in the field of internet and technology, and he receives an invitation every year.

In the past, he would always try to decline, letting Li Shuang, Zhang Yiming, Uncle Chen Rui, and others represent Jiangdong. This time, however, the higher-ups had given him a special invitation, and Zhou Yutang really couldn't refuse.

"That's great!"

Upon hearing this, Chi Yufeng perked up and said with a smile, "I know a restaurant over there that has been open for more than 20 years. Their mutton cooked with local lake sheep is absolutely superb. You must try it when you get there."

Everyone knows that the Grand Commander of Jiangdong had nothing but a fondness for beautiful women and delicious food.

Chi Yufeng's move was to cater to Zhou Yutang's interests, and Zhou Yutang indeed became interested, nodding in approval and saying, "Then it's definitely not to be missed."

Sitting to the side, Chen Duling wasn't interested in the food, but she was really looking forward to the grand event at the end of the year.

Every year at the Internet Conference, industry leaders gather, with Ma Huateng and Ma Yun being the most prominent among them.

But times have changed. Governor Zhou has become the richest man in China, and his personal influence is at its zenith, even showing signs of overshadowing the two Mas.

Chen Duling could almost foresee the ripples that would be stirred up in the industry when her boss appeared in Wuzhen.

The dinner party drew to a close as the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. Chi Yufeng, always meticulous in his work, was no exception tonight.

Seeing that it was almost time, he tentatively suggested, "Mr. Zhou, it's still early. How about we go somewhere else and have a few more drinks?"

“My friend’s company has signed several girls from arts and media schools, all of whom are studying dance and vocal music. It would be a good opportunity to ask you for some guidance.”

The saying "men have three iron wills" has been true since ancient times. Since the Grand Commander of Jiangdong was fond of beautiful women, he naturally seized on their weaknesses and attacked them fiercely.

Boss Chi had already arranged a special meal for Zhou Yutang tonight.

Several campus beauties from art colleges in the capital have already made arrangements.

If it were Chen Duling, a newbie in the workplace who had just started dating Zhou Yutang, she would probably naively think that they were really drinking.

The cunning secretary chuckled inwardly. Boss Chi was indeed not very honest, but she wasn't surprised. She even expected her boss's polite refusal.

"I appreciate Mr. Chi's kind offer."

Zhou Yutang simply smiled and said, "I still have some business to attend to tonight, let's get together another day."

He knew in his heart that Chi Yufeng's good intentions were genuine.

But he didn't have the habit of letting the smaller head control the larger head.

Participating in such events outside the office carries too many uncontrollable risks.

If someone sets a trap and it gets brought up online afterward, that would be a disaster.

Furthermore, the prettiest girls are all in the entertainment industry.

In Governor Zhou's eyes, the beauties that Boss Chi hired were nothing more than ordinary, common women.

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It's often said that the Beijing Film Academy produces directors, while the Central Academy of Drama produces actors.

It is true.

Fifth-generation directors like Zhang Yimou, Chen Shiren, and Wang Xiaoshuai, who all graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, have long been famous and established themselves.

Among the younger generation now, Governor Zhou is the foremost figurehead.

Then, all three generals of Jiangdong were graduates of the Beijing Film Academy, and each of them was very capable in combat.

Aside from the above, Shen Ao, the new director of Jiangdong Family, has always been a very thoughtful and capable person.

Not everyone can win the San Sebastián Short Film Award while still in college.

This time, he personally took on the heavy responsibility of filming "It's Your Turn". After filming wrapped up and he returned to China, he made a detailed summary report and handed it to Zhou Yutang.

In addition, it also includes a draft script that is not yet fully formed.

After flipping through it several times, Zhou Yutang frowned and pondered, remaining silent for a moment. Shen Ao, feeling somewhat uneasy, scratched his head and said:
"Mr. Zhou, this is just a temporary idea; it's not quite ready yet."

"This idea is very important."

Zhou Yutang put down the script, leaned back, and said with a hint of approval, "There will be opportunities in the future."

"so"

Shen Ao's eyes suddenly lit up like incandescent light bulbs: "You've agreed to do this project!?"

"Take your time. There's no rush."

Zhou Yutang shook his head and chuckled: "Let's work on 'The Beneficiary' first, and have the creative center refine the script further."

The same essay topic, when given to different people, will result in different content and themes.

Some people can make chilling films like "Nanjing! Nanjing!", constructing a distorted narrative on the basis of national trauma.

Of course, some people are speaking from the perspective of ordinary Chinese people.

I truly want to use film to record that dark and humiliating period, so that future generations will remember the suffering our ancestors endured.

Rikutaro is the former.

The bid for the Olympics is undoubtedly the latter.

This is also what Zhou Yutang admires about him.

He was filming in Japan and took the opportunity to go sightseeing.

Then I saw the Hakko Ichiu Tower in Miyazaki Prefecture.

Built in 1940, this tower was constructed by the Japanese, who adhered to militarism, to commemorate the so-called 2600th anniversary of Emperor Jimmu's accession to the throne.

There is also a theory that the name of the tower comes from the ancient Chinese book "Liezi: Tang Wen", but it was altered by the Japanese and given a new and ridiculous meaning.

That is, suppressing the fortunes of all directions and concentrating them in one place.

The base of the tower was constructed using more than 370 stones looted from various countries.

As many as 238 of these stones came from China. These stones are not ordinary building materials; many of them were taken from iconic buildings of significant historical and cultural importance.

Places like the Great Wall of China, Mount Tai, the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, the Ming Palace in Nanjing, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, and the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum are all physical evidence of Japanese aggression.

Feeling inspired by the Olympic bid, I thought of making a film on this subject.

It's normal to have ideas, but if you really want to run a project with such a mainstream theme, you can't just hand it over to a new director who hasn't proven himself.

Moreover, at present, he is only at the macro-narrative perspective of the Japanese soldiers bringing stones back to Japan.

"There's a problem with the angle of approach."

Zhou Yutang asked directly, "Have you read 'The Bloodstained Evidence of the Massacre'?"

"The Bloodstained Evidence of the Massacre?"

Shen Ao thought for a moment and quickly remembered: "It's the one made by Nanjing Film Studio."

This is the first feature film from mainland China to depict the Nanjing Massacre. It tells the story of a Chinese doctor who, against the backdrop of Nanjing's dark years, risked his personal safety to send photos proving the crimes of the Japanese army out of Nanjing.

The film was released in the 1980s and caused a sensation.

As a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, accumulating experience by watching numerous films is a fundamental skill.

Upon hearing Zhou Yutang mention it, Shen Ao was immediately brought to mind.

"It's this movie."

Zhou Yutang said calmly, "Have you ever heard the story of the East China Photo Studio?"

"what?"

The Olympic bid is a bit of a brain overload.

Zhou Yutang continued, "Luo Jin, a 15-year-old photography studio apprentice, discovered photos documenting massacres while developing film for the Japanese army. She later managed to circulate them, and they later became key evidence in the trial of the main culprit, Japanese soldier Tani Hisao."

"For this type of film, using a grand, panoramic narrative can make it feel a bit immersive. We can take inspiration from the narrative style of 'The Bloodstained Evidence of the Massacre,' focusing the perspective on Luo Jin, a photography studio apprentice, and limiting the story's location to a photography studio in Nanjing."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ao's pupils dilated in shock.

Just this moment.

Suddenly, I felt a chill run down my spine, and I was so excited I felt like I was about to suffocate.
(End of this chapter)